RHSA-2020:5637: Important: openssl security update
OpenSSL is a toolkit that implements the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, as well as a full-strength general-purpose cryptography library.Security Fix(es): openssl: EDIPARTYNAME NULL pointer de-reference (CVE-2020-1971) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5637?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5637 is classified as important.
What is the vulnerability associated with RHSA-2020:5637?
RHSA-2020:5637 addresses a null pointer dereference in OpenSSL, identified as CVE-2020-1971.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5637?
To fix RHSA-2020:5637, update OpenSSL to version 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:5637?
Affected packages include openssl, openssl-debuginfo, openssl-debugsource, openssl-devel, and openssl-libs among others.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:5637?
There are no recommended workarounds for RHSA-2020:5637; updating is the advised course of action.